"An Israeli father of six was killed last night in cold blood by Palestinian terrorists. Hamas praises the killers and PA laws will provide them financial rewards," Friedman said. "Look no further to why there is no peace. Praying for the bereaved Shevach family."

MK Ahmad Tibi of the Joint (Arab) List faction condemned Friedman's tweet, accusing the U.S. diplomat of "hypocrisy" for failing to condemn incidents in which Palestinian protesters were shot by Israeli forces.

"Because of this hypocrisy and double standard, and because of the Trump administration's positions, the conflict is going on and blood is being shed," Tibi tweeted.

Israeli forces on Wednesday set up roadblocks and deployed into the occupied West Bank in search of Shevach's attackers, who fired at him from a passing vehicle.